2014Leaders of China - Sheetlets

Deng Xiaoping was a pivotal figure in modern Chinese history, known for his economic reforms that opened up China to the world and transformed its economy into one of the fastest-growing in the world. Hu Jintao led China through a period of rapid economic growth and development, focusing on building a "harmonious society" and promoting scientific development and sustainable growth. Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People's Republic of China, played a central role in shaping China's communist ideology and policies, although his leadership was marked by controversial political movements such as the Cultural Revolution. Xi Jinping, the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, has emphasized the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, economic reform, and strengthening China's presence on the world stage through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative.